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Real Estate Agent
$75,200 median salary*
131,977 jobs available*
If you like entrepreneurship and connecting people with beautiful properties this role is for you.
As a real estate agent, you’ll play a pivotal role in facilitating property transactions, whether you're working independently or within commercial real estate firms. Your duties encompass various aspects of the buying, selling, and renting process, including listing properties, facilitating negotiations, and arranging sales agreements. You’ll possess extensive knowledge of real estate law, local economies, financing options, and government programs, allowing you to effectively guide clients through the intricacies of real estate transactions. Additionally, you'll be responsible for conducting market analyses, arranging title searches, appraising property values, and assisting clients in obtaining financing. Overall, real estate agents serve as intermediaries, leveraging their expertise to ensure smooth and successful real estate transactions for their clients.
* Median salary and job opening data are sourced from United States Lightcast™ Job Postings Report. Data for job roles relevant to featured programs (7/1/2022 - 6/30/2023)
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Real Estate Salesperson
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Keller Williams Real Estate Agent
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Keller Williams Real Estate Agent
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Average: 8 months (2 hours/week)
5 courses
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5 courses
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